MS Girls Basketball Assistant Coach

Gateway Church•Bremerton, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Crosspoint Christian Schools is seeking a positive and supportive Middle School Girls Basketball Assistant Coach to join their athletics program. This role focuses on introducing and developing student-athletes within a Christ-centered environment. The Assistant Coach will work alongside the Head Coach to manage practices, games, and overall team development, emphasizing fundamental skills, effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The position requires a candidate who embodies the church's mission of "Presenting Hope and Developing People," demonstrating biblical godliness, a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and active involvement in a local Christian community. This is a seasonal, stipend-based position that may be held in addition to other assignments.

Requirements

Enjoys working with middle school–aged students.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Demonstrates positive attitude, patience, and reliability.
Ability to drive the team to games, if needed.
Must complete the driving abstract and be approved by the CCS Transportation Department.
Must meet WIAA compliance requirements.
Be employed by Crosspoint Christian Schools.
Be a high school graduate or have completed a graduation equivalency diploma (GED) program.
Annually complete the WIAA general rules clinic and the WIAA-approved rule clinic for the sport being coached.
Hold a valid First Aid and CPR Certification.
Successfully complete Concussion Recognition and Management with Return to Play Protocols Training (valid for three [3] years).
Successfully complete Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness and Training (valid for 3 years).
Completion of a WIAA-approved Coaching Principles course (within the first 3 years), with recertification every three (3) years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Preferred minimum age: 21 (flexible for qualified candidates).
Previous playing or coaching experience (youth or middle school level preferred).

Responsibilities

Assists the Head Coach with assigned duties.
Supports and helps lead practice sessions (minimum 3–4 times per week, 60–90 minutes).
Helps teach and reinforce basic skills, rules, and teamwork.
Assists with game-day responsibilities and supervision of student-athletes.
Encourages positive attitudes, effort, and sportsmanship.
Communicates appropriately with players and supports communication with parents as directed by the Head Coach.
Helps ensure a safe environment for all participants.
Assists with equipment setup, breakdown, and organization.
Models Christian character and helps foster a positive team culture.